General Information
Revision date
2003-09-01
Product name
"SILV-EX Foam Concentrate"
Chemical name
N/A - This is a mixture/preparation
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
The intended or recommended use of this preparation is as a FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENT
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ANSUL INCORPORATED
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Ingredient Name Chemical Formula CAS No See Heading 3. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether (a). C4H9O(CH2CH2O)2H. 112-34-5. EINECS Number: Concentration, Wt % 203-961-6. 18 %. Ingredient Name Chemical Formula CAS No See Heading 3. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol). CH3CH2OH. 64-17-5. EINECS Number: Concentration, Wt % 200-578-6 8 %. See Heading 3. (a) This chemical is subject to reporting requirements of SARA Title III Section 313 and 40 CFR Section 372 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION FOR HUMANS: Product: EU Classification: Irritant – Xi; Flammable – F. R Phrases: 11 Highly flammable. 36 Irritating to eyes. S Phrases 2 Keep out of the reach of children. 7 Keep container tightly closed. 16 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. 24 Avoid contact with skin. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Components: Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: EU Classification: Irritant – Xi. R Phrases: 36 Irritating to eyes. S Phrases: 2 Keep out of the reach of children. 24 Avoid contact with skin. 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol): EU Classification: Flammable – F. R Phrases: 11 Highly flammable. S Phrases: 2 Keep out of the reach of children. 7 Keep container tightly closed. 16 Keep away from sources of ignition – No smoking. Limit Values for Exposure: Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether: OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA: None established. MAK (DE) Limit value: 100 mg/m3. Short term exposure limit value (8 times, 5 minutes): 200 mg/m3. Ethanol (Ethyl Alcohol): ACGIH TLV-TWA: 1000 ppm. OSHA PEL (General Industry) 8 hour TWA: 1000 ppm (1900 mg/m3). Neither this preparation nor the substances contained in it have been listed as carcinogenic by National Toxicology Program, I.A.R.C., or OSHA. AS PART OF GOOD INDUSTRIAL AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND SAFETY PROCEDURE, avoid all unnecessary exposure to the chemical substance and ensure prompt removal from skin, eyes, and clothing. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS: Acute Exposure: Eye Contact: May cause mild to moderate transient irritation. Skin Contact: May cause mild transient irritation and/or dermatitis. Inhalation: Not an expected route of entry. Ingestion: Irritating to mucous membranes. Large oral doses could produce narcosis. Chronic Overexposure: Possible problems with kidneys, lungs, gastrointestinal, spleen, behavioral (sleep, motor, headache), lungs, gastrointestinal, liver, endocrine, blood, developmental. Diethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether did not interfere with reproduction. However, body weights of newborn animals were decreased. MEDICAL CONDITIONS GENERALLY AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: Diseases of the kidney and liver. FOR ENVIRONMENT: As much as possible, keep from being washed into surface waters.